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Houston's Edison Arts Foundation Embraces Cultural Exchange with HGO's Nao Kusuzaki

Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. | 1959 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77489

The Edison Arts Foundation, a beacon of fine arts and cultural enrichment in Fort Bend, proudly partners with the Houston Grand Opera (HGO) to present a unique cultural workshop featuring the illustrious Nao Kusuzaki. This event underlines the foundation's commitment to arts education and community engagement, offering local students a dive into the profound depths of Japanese culture.

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Embracing a New Era in Prostate Health: Rethinking the Approach to Low-Risk Cancers

The world of oncology is evolving, particularly in how we address prostate cancer—the most common cancer among men in the United States. Modern medicine now recognizes that not all cancers are created equal, with a particular focus on low-risk prostate cancer. This condition, often growing very slowly or not progressing at all, has sparked a debate: should we still label it as cancer?

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Harris County and Greater Houston Partnership Unite for Prosperity

In an energizing meeting with the Greater Houston Partnership's new President Steve Kean, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo discussed fresh, synergistic strategies to amplify Harris County's development and prosperity. The alliance is a promising step towards enriching the county's economic and communal ecosystem, an endeavor that's generating excitement across the board. The Partnership: A Catalyst for Houston's Evolution

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Damon Brown Unveils Vibrant Drinkware in Starbucks Collaboration, Celebrating Black Culture Beyond Boundaries

Renowned artist Damon Brown infuses his signature style into the latest Starbucks drinkware collection, celebrating Black culture and community with each inspired piece. From his early days, enthralled by the vivid world of cartoons and superheroes, through the dynamic storytelling of Japanese anime and the raw energy of urban art, Brown's creative journey has been as colorful as his palette.

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The Biden-Harris Administration’s LNG Decision is the Hope Young People Have Been Waiting For

James Hiatt lives in an area along the Mississippi River in Louisiana that has been dubbed “Cancer Alley.” Teeming with chemical plants and oil and gas refineries, the air the residents of this area breathe contains more carcinogens than anywhere else in the country.

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Embracing Heritage: Houston's Community Artists' Collective Launches 'Here and Now: Cultural Expressions' in Tribute to Black History Month"

The Community Artists' Collective in Houston is poised to unveil "Here and Now: Cultural Expressions," a vibrant exhibition in honor of Black History Month. Starting February 1, the exhibition serves as a beacon of African American heritage and contemporary artistic achievements.

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Your phone number might be key to unlocking deodorant from store shelves

People tend to hate going to a store and finding deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, cosmetics and other everyday products locked up on shelves behind display cases. Now, some stores are testing a new way to let customers open the locked displays.

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Three US troops killed in drone attack in Jordan, more than 30 injured

Three US Army soldiers were killed and more than 30 service members were injured in a drone attack overnight on a small US outpost in Jordan, US officials told CNN, marking the first time US troops have been killed by enemy fire in the Middle East since the beginning of the Gaza war.

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Amazon Prime video suddenly has different look - why

Amazon Prime members today may notice something looks a little different when they watch Prime Video: They’ll have to watch ads, unless they want to pay a little extra.

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Drone kills US soldiers in Jordan; follows American drone onto base, causes confusion

The drone that killed three US Army soldiers and wounded dozens more in Jordan on Sunday approached the US military outpost, Tower 22, around the same time an American drone was returning to the base, which led to uncertainty over whether it was hostile and caused a delay to the US response, two US officials told CNN.

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Federal report finds steady rise in hate crimes at schools

In a first-of-its-kind report released Monday, the Department of Justice found hate crimes at schools have steadily risen since 2020 and schools were the third most common location for reported hate crimes to occur in the US.

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Speaker Mike Johnson’s historically narrow majority shrinks further

House Speaker Mike Johnson is overseeing one of the smallest House majorities in history as Congress confronts upcoming battles over government funding and contentious fights over immigration and impeachment.

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Anguished joy; ‘nothing impossible -’Palestinian national soccer team on Asian Cup adventure

As the echoes of the final whistle rang out around the Abdullah bin Khalifa stadium in Doha, Qatar, Palestinian players celebrated with anguished joy last week.

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Biden risks deepening Middle East conflict; pressures for response to deadly troop attack

The deaths of three American troops in a drone attack Sunday has thrust the United States deeper into the Middle East conflict and lent fresh urgency to efforts at securing the release of hostages in Gaza in exchange for a prolonged halt in the fighting between Israel and Hamas.

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Developers want to build America’s tallest skyscraper in unlikely city

A group of developers wants to construct what would be America’s tallest building in an unlikely place: Oklahoma City.

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Lamar Jackson in a league of his own; most thrilling quarterback in NFL

“Man, give him the trophy now and his (flowers).”

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Why gas always costs more in California

Gas prices in the United States have slid from their all-time peak in fall 2022, but there are drivers in at least one state who still pull up to the pump and cringe.

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Australia marks national day; results - patriotism/anger

“Australia Day is Dead!” Indigenous activist Gwenda Stanley chants into the loudspeaker, as a crowd of thousands breaks into applause.

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Common to Inspire PVAMU Students with a Message of Wellness and Self-Care

Prairie View A&M University will be graced by the presence of Common, the multi-talented icon, who will share his profound journey towards wellness, detailed in his upcoming book, "AND THEN WE RISE"

Prairie View A&M University proudly welcomes Common, the acclaimed artist, actor, author, and activist, to a packed auditorium eager to hear his transformative story.

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Fort Bend County District Clerk’s Office Leads the Charge in Human Trafficking Prevention Efforts

In a solid show of commitment during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Fort Bend County District Clerk's Office, guided by the vigilant District Clerk Beverley McGrew Walker, is taking significant strides against human trafficking, reinforcing the safety net for the community.